ISSA Final Exam
For a skinfold body composition assessment, what sites are used for the three-site body
density method for females? - ANSWERTriceps, suprailiac, thigh
The PACER test is a fitness assessment used for what special population? -
ANSWERYouth
What is the term for blood circulation within the heart and lungs? - ANSWERPulmonary
circulation
What does the S in SMART goals stand for? - ANSWERspecific
Which term describes movement toward the midline of the body? - ANSWERAdduction
According to the CDC, what is the definition of sanitizing? - ANSWERCleaning and
killing germs on surfaces to bring the microbe level to an acceptable range
According to the American Heart Association, what is considered a 'normal' blood
pressure? - ANSWER110/80 mm Hg
What is the definition of quickness as it relates to the element of reactive training? -
ANSWERThe ability to react and change body position with maximum rate of force
production
What is the condition of low blood pressure measuring 90/60 mm Hg or less? -
ANSWERHypotension
Which principle of fitness states that a training program must be specific for an
individual's goals and desired adaptations? - ANSWERPrinciple of specificity
In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping the plan of action is part of which
technique? - ANSWERSummarizing
According to the CDC, what is the definition of cleaning? - ANSWERRemoving dirt and
impurities from a surface with a detergent and water
Which body composition measurement utilizes calipers? - ANSWERSkinfold
measurements
Which client form allows clients to understand and accept any and all risks associated
with beginning an exercise program? - ANSWERLiability waiver
, When attracting new clients, which of the following is the most effective way for a trainer
to find new prospects? - ANSWERHire an advertising firm
Which of the following is a common site to measure the pulse in humans? -
ANSWERRadial artery
Which advanced training technique is described as completing one set of an exercise
until failure before immediately lowering the weight and continuing the set until failure
again? - ANSWERDrop sets
Which estimated maximum heart rate formula is used for clients with high blood
pressure? - ANSWER162 - (0.7 x age)
Which relatively common chronic health condition is characterized by bronchial spasms
that make it difficult to breathe effectively? - ANSWERAsthma
Microtearing that occurs during which muscle action is responsible for delayed onset
muscle soreness (DOMS)? - ANSWEREccentric
Which type of neuron sends information from the central nervous system to the muscles
to generate movement? - ANSWEREfferent neuron
What is the average bodyfat percentage for females? - ANSWER25 to 31 percent
Which heart rate zones are generally anaerobic in nature? - ANSWERZones 4 and 5
What is the purpose of a business plan? - ANSWERTo outline how a business will be
operated
What term represents the six anatomical locations of predictable movement patterns
where movement dysfunctions can be detected? - ANSWERKinetic chain checkpoints
In marketing, what is the definition of a "target market?" - ANSWERThe particular
group(s) of consumers that a product or service targets
During the overhead squat assessment, which of the following muscles may likely be
overactive (tight) if the arms fall forward? - ANSWERLatissimus dorsi
Which of the following is a statement from the ISSA Code of Ethics for a fitness
professional? - ANSWERUse their best judgment when selecting and progressing
exercises for each client.
In the ATP/CP energy pathway, what molecule lends a phosphate group to ADP to
regenerate ATP for future energy needs? - ANSWERCreatine phosphate (CP)
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